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  • Toyin Abraham denies arresting X user’s mother

    Toyin Abraham denies arresting X user’s mother

    Actress Toyin Abraham has denied she arrested a Twitter user’s mother. 

    The user had taken to the social media platform to claim the filmmaker arrested his mother illegally.

    However, Abraham set the record straight, stating that she only made a report at the cybercrime unit due to threats to her life and family. 

    According to her, the user’s friend, Ayo was arrested for alleged bullying and defamation.

    Abraham emphasised that she did not arrest the user’s mother, contrary to the claims made. 

    She also clarified that she deleted related tweets after the issue was resolved.

    The Twitter user had claimed that his mother was picked up from her shop to Panti police station but Abraham maintained that she did not initiate any arrests.

    This development comes amid growing concerns about online bullying and harassment.

    The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the boundaries of free speech and the need for responsible social media usage.

    An X user Danny wrote: “Hello @toyin_abraham1, you will have to send the police to pick all of us. You are very shameless”.

    Replying to him, Toyin stated that he can abuse all and call her names, and it would be okay but where she draws the line is when people curse her kids and lie.

    “You can abuse and call me names; it’s fine, and as I said, I will accept and take it cos I’m in the public eyes, but cursing kids and lying is what I won’t accept, and lastly, I never and will never arrest anyone’s mother. I made a report on cybercrime as a citizen. I made my report at cybercrime cos the threat to life and curse and threat on my family were beyond what I can take, as for me, abuse me, insult me please, say anything to me please,” she responded. 

    The X user, Jeffery further alleged the movie star picked up her mom from her shop.

    “It’s one thing to make a tweet, and you arrest me. It’s another thing to arrest me for not even making a single comment, @toyin_abraham1. You picked my mom up from her shop to Panti police station for something I didn’t even do. God will judge you,” he tweeted. 

    Toyin replied, : “Lying on my head comfortably now, the world won’t see this if I react how, they will say something else. I never arrested your mum. Your friend Ayo was arrested for bullying and cursing and defaming my family, and mum went there saying she won’t leave without him”.

    Another tweep, Uchenna, questioned why the movie star deleted some of her tweets to which she replied was no need to beat around the bush.

  • Toyin Abraham makes u-turn to institute legal action against online bullies

    Toyin Abraham makes u-turn to institute legal action against online bullies

    Being famous doesn’t make one impervious to insult, mockery, and abuse, but Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham was able to control her emotions when dealing with fierce trolls.

    In the past 12 months, she has continued to suffer at the hands of cyber-bullies, they shared her obituary poster on social media and threatened her family. OLAITAN GANIU writes.

    Her offence is that she supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition during the 2023 presidential election.

    Though Abraham has not associated herself with any political party, she has remained a recurring voice in the support of Nigeria’s president.

    When she was queried about her support for Tinubu, the mother of one said the president was the most suitable candidate during the election. “Tinubu is the most qualified candidate. I have experienced his leadership in Lagos as a public servant, senator, and governor. “Because of the things he has done for the film industry, he has been a wonderful man to my people.”

    Read Also: See Africa as destination for growth, opportunities, Tinubu tells int’l devt financiers

    This remark upset many of her fans, who didn’t align with her belief in Tinubu.  She, instantly, became a target for mockery, sarcasm, and ridicule.

    Reacting to the online bullies and trolls, she responded, “Must I support who you support? The people you are supporting are not evil, I am not supporting evil and I only supported Tinubu and I still stand by him till now, till forever.”

    Abraham went a step further to challenge anyone with proof of supporting Tinubu for financial and pecuniary gains saying, “If anybody curses me or swears for me, it can’t affect me because I didn’t collect a dime. It’s only those that took money that can be affected. I, Oluwatoyin, didn’t collect money. Nobody can pay me. I sell my movies in cinemas, I sell them on platforms, I’m making my money, and I’m fine. The point is to choose your candidate, and don’t bully me.”

    The bullying took a new turn when an obituary video of Abraham, was shared via YouTube and other social media platforms.

    Despite the spiteful wish, she reacted calmly. “Why would anyone put this out there? Why should anyone wish others bad because they made a different choice?  Death is not my portion in Jesus’ name.”

    Continuing, she said, “It is no more democracy if you don’t allow people to make their decisions freely. Everyone cannot see things from their angle only. Bullying, harassing, and threatening people’s lives because they disagree with you on personal choice shouldn’t be encouraged at all.”

    A year later, the harassment and backlash continued.

    In a series of social media posts, the actress cum filmmaker has been dragged by angry mobs on microblogging platform X over the current state of the economy.

    In reaction to a post, Abraham noted that she’s focusing on her craft, adding that she will keep her affiliation with politicians private.

    “I have faced my life and career because I am not a politician and I’m not in government. It is democracy and it is my right to choose and vote for whoever I want to vote for,” she noted.

    Not willing to back down, the bullies went about sharing her son’s pictures on social media while maligning her family.

    During an Instagram Live session recently, the ‘Alakada’ star warned the trolls to desist from circulating her son’s picture and cursing her innocent family on social media.

    “Stop sharing pictures of my child and passing frustration onto my family. I did not collect a dime; I am not that kind of person. I did not take 1 naira from Tinubu, my late father did not train me like that.

    Continuing she said, “Years back, I wanted (Goodluck) Jonathan, everybody wanted Buhari, you guys bullied me. I have never for once passed my frustrations on anyone. Some people keep saying I don’t owe anyone any explanation, you think it is easy? Every day, they put up a picture of my children and curse my children every time. Because you guys feel I am an emotional person, I would always let things slide. But this time, I will not let it slide,” she fumed.

    After over a year of bullying, Abraham has read out the riot act to online bullies across all social media platforms saying that she won’t spare anyone who bullies her family as legal actions will be taken against any social media bully.

    “What did my children and family do to you? If you want to curse me, curse me. Do whatever you want to do to me. Those children don’t even know anything yet you curse and bully them every time and some people keep saying I should ignore them. Enough is enough. I would not take it anymore.”

  • Toyin Abraham curses troll for asking about Tinubu’s ideas for Nigerians

    Toyin Abraham curses troll for asking about Tinubu’s ideas for Nigerians

    Seasoned actress, Toyin Abraham, has fired back at a troll who cursed her over her political choice in the last general presidential election.

    During the campaign period, Toyin had said that President Tinubu had shared his thoughts, goals, and tactics for addressing the country’s challenges.

    “For the first time, I met the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and he shared some of his Ideas, Visions and Strategy to solve the challenges before us, as a Nation. Listening to him indeed renewed my hope and reaffirmed why he is my choice,” she had written.

    Her statement has earned her criticisms from online trolls who are pressuring her to disclose the plans that President Tinubu discussed with her.

    Several Twitter users reached out to the actress on X to inquire about her plans and requested her to share some of them.

    Read Also: Toyin Abraham worried about children, sends advice to parents

    During this interaction, some individuals hurled insults at the actress, which provoked a strong reaction from Abraham.

    @ManLikeIcey wrote: “Maybe one day Toyin Abraham will divulge the plans Bola Tinubu shared with her to the public. I strongly believe we deserve to hear. Thank u, @toyin_abraham1″

    @anthonystilldey wrote: “@toyin_abraham1. if you no tell us soon, e no go better for you”

    Reacting to the last user’s statement, Toyin Abraham wrote: “E no go better for you too. Oni jere laye ati lorun. Awon ABIYAMO aye ati Osho ati emere won ni yo nu si e, o ti sise lati oni lo. Oni ri Idunnu laye e Mo. enu ma kan ti ti lailai.”

    @anthonystilldey commented: “E no go better for you and your family. Na why your movies dey always flop. Foolish woman.”

    @toyin_abraham1 fired back: “I won’t curse your family, but u ehh o ti si se, won ma gbe e Bebe ni, oni ri ja je. Anu ajina si e, okan e oni bale, Ayo e oni kun, wa ma sun ninu Ibanuje Laaro, loosen, lale. Ko date oni sile cos I have being quiet enough.”

  • Alake Toronto: Bimbo Adebayo moved to tears by Toyin Abraham’s huge career support

    Alake Toronto: Bimbo Adebayo moved to tears by Toyin Abraham’s huge career support

    Actress Bimbo Adebayo expressed gratitude to her senior colleague, Toyin Abraham, for her support in promoting her new movie, Alake Toronto.

    The upcoming actress was surprised when Toyin took to her Instagram story to promote her film.

    Bimbo was seen in an Instagram video shedding tears over Toyin’s rare support, stating that she is beyond touched by the immense support from her, revealing how the gesture made her speechless.

    She expressed gratitude to the award-winning filmmaker, noting how her gesture not only amplified her voice but also reminded her to keep pushing.

    She added that she felt loved and appreciated and went on to pray for her.

    “I am beyond touched by the immense support and love shown by my dearest mummy Ire @toyin_abraham. Your gesture of kindness in reposting my film promotion content has left me speechless for hours. I can’t even contain my excitement till now, it means a lot to me and the effort I put into the project.

    Read Also: Toyin Abraham worried about children, sends advice to parents

    “From the depth of my heart, I want to express my sincerest appreciation for your unwavering support. Your kind gesture not only amplifies my voice but also reminds me to keep pushing…

    “I feel seen, loved and appreciated. Thank you so much mine @toyin_abraham. May you continue to shine brighter in success and everything you lay your hands upon…

    “And to everyone that has supported me on this before @toyin_abraham saw the video may you be blessed beyond imagination. I love you all. Alake Toronto to the world”, she wrote.

  • Toyin Abraham worried about children, sends advice to parents

    Toyin Abraham worried about children, sends advice to parents

    Filmmaker Toyin Abraham has expressed worries over the rate of growing children and the level of training inculcated into them.

    The actress, who described her mood as unhappy, admonished parents on the need to raise children with kid gloves because times have changed. 

    Despite wishing all children a wonderful day, Abraham cited examples of youths who bash their elders on social media under the guise of being “woke” and the jungle justice which took place in Ajayi Crowther university where a student was accused of theft.

    She added that children should be raised with values and be taught respect as lack of home training is currently the order of the day in many settings today.

    She wrote on Instagram: “I am not happy on this children’s day

    “Happy Children’s Day to all children and to parents who were once children. As we celebrate this day, it is essential to acknowledge the need for better parenting. Recent online encounters and observations compel me to share this heartfelt message with every parent and guardian.

    “The quality of children we are raising today needs serious attention. We now have kids who see respect and courtesy as burdens. How do we feel reading some of the things the youth say to adults online under the guise of being “woke” or adopting a “no tolerance” attitude? Many of us were not raised the way we are raising our kids today. We are raising them with kid gloves because we believe times have changed. However, different times are not an excuse to raise disrespectful children.

    “Despite our age and blessings, there are still things we would not tell our parents, not out of fear, but out of respect. This Children’s Day should remind us to do better as parents and raise children who are respectful and kind. The recent tragic event at Ajayi Crowther University, where students killed a fellow student in the name of jungle justice, highlights the severe consequences of a lack of home training and moral values. Even if theft occurred, it does not justify taking another person’s life.

    Read Also: Toyin Abraham thanks Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, others for successful career

    “Respect, courtesy, responsibility, kindness, and hard work are values we were raised with. Although we may not have liked the discipline at the time, we are grateful to our parents today for instilling these values in us. We have a nation-building responsibility to raise the next generation of quality individuals.

    “Happy Children’s Day once again. May God keep our children for us, protect us from all forms of evil, and grant us a great celebration filled with wonderful experiences for the kids.

    “My name is Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi. I was once a little child, and I am now entrusted with the responsibility of raising quality children for a better society and nation”.

  • Why you must be familiar with street code – Toyin Abraham

    Why you must be familiar with street code – Toyin Abraham

    Actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, has boasted of her ‘street A-game’ after she fearlessly faced some thugs that came to disrupt her movie shoot.

    The light-skinned actress shared a video on her Instagram page that captured how she held a straight face for the miscreants who demanded more money from her.

    Sharing the video online, Toyin Abraham noted how important it is to be familiar with the street code to survive on the street.

    The mother of one bragged about how she unleashed her street A-game which is a blend of Ibadan, Edo and Ogbomosho vibes to deal with the thugs.

    Read Also: Toyin Abraham thanks Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, others for successful career

    She also urged her fans to anticipate her major announcement which comes on the 1st of May.

    “To survive on the streets, you gotta know the street code. On the ‘America Japa’ set, these boys from the hood tried to test me, But hold up!!! I unleashed my street A-game, a spicy blend of Ibadan, Edo, and Ogbomosho vibes. Let’s just say, they got a taste of my own street power! This one pass Abidoshaker!!!

    NB: Major announcement on May 1st. Something boujee!!!”, she wrote. 

  • Toyin Abraham thanks Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, others for successful career

    Toyin Abraham thanks Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, others for successful career

    Award-winning filmmaker and actress, Toyin Abraham has appreciated some of her colleagues who stood by her during her early days in the industry.

    Toyin’s appreciation follows a public reconciliation with Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe, where she extended an olive branch to mend past differences.

    Hours after that, she compiled a list to acknowledge individuals who played pivotal roles in her journey to fame.

    Accompanied by a heartfelt message, Toyin shared a photo, recognising those who offered guidance, opportunities, and unwavering support during the nascent stages of her career.

    The Ijakumo star said they made her journey filled with experience and easy to navigate.

    Toyin Abraham mentioned the likes of Fathia Williams, Saidi Balogun, Opeyemi Aiyeola, Muyiwa Ademola, Femi Adebayo, Me Muyideen among others.

    She specifically thanked Iyabo Ojo for making her journey a beautiful one, while also extending gratitude to the marketers, producers, and directors who put their sweat and blood to see them excel.

    Read Also: Netizens react to Toyin Abraham’s ‘peace’ message to Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe

    The box office actress, however, apologised for not being able to mention all names but assured them that she’s appreciative of them.

    She wrote: “Today, as I begin the week. I cast my mind back to those who made the journey of my life easier. Those God sent my way to guide, open doors for me, pick me up, and were there for me, especially in the early days of the Yoruba movie industry.

    “From Aunty Bukky, Aunty Faithia, Uncle Saidi, Aunty Ope, Uncle Muyiwa, bro femi, Mr. Muyideen, Aunty Bisi, Bro Afeez, bro Bayo, my colleagues and those who were friends in those days to Aunty Iyabo @iyaboojofespris , you made my journey quite an experience. The marketers, producers, and directors who put in the money and sweat and some of their blood, without you, we wouldn’t know the industry could be this big. Thank you.

    “Please I am not able to mention every name, please note that if you have been good to me or once close to me and you have contributed to this journey, I thank you. You were Godsent. Eyin na ma ba alanu pade.”

  • Netizens react to Toyin Abraham’s ‘peace’ message to Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe

    Netizens react to Toyin Abraham’s ‘peace’ message to Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe

    Many Netizens have lauded actress Toyin Abrahim for her ‘peace’ message to colleagues Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe, describing her as thoughtful and mature. 

    Fans reacted to Toyin Abraham’s message to squash beef among the trio, shocking many.

    yhemo_lee wrote: “Truth is in this life self we are bound to compete, we just have to choose healthy competitions. There’s no victory, wins without competitions. Olympic runners compete for the same course yet the congratulate each other regardless of what position they attain. Envy and hatred is what you shouldn’t bear in heart while at it. This is such a great and positive post and I really hope it genuinely remains this way. Love vou aunties”

    janemena said: “don’t know about others but you see “unhealthy competition” is never in my dictionary and I’m so glad I follow both of you because this just shows that true true unhealthy and unnecessary competition is null and void. You said it all. It only brings out a side we thought we never had. God bless you @toyin_abraham God bless you @funkejenifaakindele May you both be celebrated beyond your wildest imagination always, Amen. Much love”

    Read Also: It’s time to celebrate one another, Toyin Abraham tells Mercy Aigbe

    tunandez stated: “Oya, bloggers can have something to feed on now. Ki ebi ma pawn ku. This might be their last super tho coz kosi story mon… A A & Now is a long awaited moment and I love it!”

    hyrishtheebigdeal wrote, “Awa fans in the mud. Olorun a tun ping Ayo ni o.”

    bakarezhainab argued: “Why will I love you less my woman? Your heart is so beautiful.”

    poshvetty_ wrote, “Tbh! Aunty funke isn’t even competing with anyone I see her as someone that loves and enjoys to do what she loves to do.. and in that process she will always want yo improve on herself! A queen I will always Stan @ kudos to you also aunty Toyin.”

  • Funke Akindele reacts to Toyin Abraham’s public ‘reconciliation’ message

    Funke Akindele reacts to Toyin Abraham’s public ‘reconciliation’ message

    Box office queen Funke Akindele has reacted to colleague Toyin Abraham who publicly  addressed the ‘supposed’ rivalry between them.

    The Nation reported Toyin put an end to their beef, sharing a photo of Funke Akindele on official verified Instagram page and wrote an open letter to fans to cease fire.

    The actress spoke about how their fans had constantly pitched them against each other and the toll it had taken on their personal lives, careers and relationship.

    Read Also: It’s time to celebrate one another, Toyin Abraham tells Mercy Aigbe

    The mother of one recalled how they were competitive without malicious thoughts and achieved greatness.

    She congratulated Funke Akindele for smashing the box office with her A Tribe Called Judah project.

    Movie practitioners took to Toyin Abraham’s comment section to commend the move for reunion and reconciliation.

    Funke Akindele also reacted and wished Toyin success in all her endeavors.

    She wrote: “Toyin baby, all the best dear.”

  • It’s time to celebrate one another, Toyin Abraham tells Mercy Aigbe

    It’s time to celebrate one another, Toyin Abraham tells Mercy Aigbe

    Toyin Abraham has reached out to fellow actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe, offering an olive branch for peace and healthy competition in the Nollywood industry.

    Mercy Aigbe who launched her maiden edition in December 2023 with ‘Ada Omo Daddy’ has carved a niche for herself with the hope to surpass her current feat in her next cinematic production.

    Toyin Abraham wrote: “I want to celebrate two people in Nollywood. Events in time past try to make us competitors and we all know how fierce competition can be in the industry.

    “The competition often leads to people in the industry taking sides thereby creating an ecosystem of competitors and tear-him or her Down syndrome.

    “Please it is time we celebrate ourselves more rather than compete with ourselves. We need to create an ecosystem of more successful people so we can all have more capability to create more successful people.

    Read Also: Toyin Abraham says hubby is ‘best man’ in the world

    “@realmercyaigbe, I celebrate the woman that you are becoming. You came to the boxoffice in December as a first-timer, and you proved your mettle. You gave it your all. You have contributed to the story of strong women in Nollywood. You made many women proud.

    “Thank you for writing a better story for womanhood when the world is busy writing a different narrative about women. You are a bonafide star. If you come to the cinema in December, I owe you one post (Lol, you know I need to sell market o).

    “Thank you for not making the competition in December negative. May God bless you more. BTW, you are doing a wonderful job on Michelle and Juwon, and may God keep you and your family. With Love T!”